Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Correspondence from Philip G. Strong to Lt. Colonel Lawrence J. Tacker
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A 1961 letter from Brigadier General Philip G. Strong to Lt. Colonel Lawrence J. Tacker praising Tacker's book on flying saucers. The letter reflects the contemporary military perspective on public skepticism regarding Air Force UFO reporting.
This document is a formal letter dated January 10, 1961, from Brigadier General (Ret'd) Philip G. Strong to Lt. Colonel Lawrence J. Tacker of the United States Air Force Office of Information. The purpose of the correspondence is to acknowledge receipt of a book authored by Lt. Colonel Tacker concerning flying saucers. General Strong expresses his appreciation for the book, noting that he read approximately half of it the previous night. He describes the work as 'extremely interesting and well presented.' Furthermore, General Strong expresses his hope that the publication will assist in clarifying the confusion surrounding UFOs. He also offers a critical observation regarding public perception, stating his belief that a 'fair sized lunatic fringe' will remain unconvinced of the Air Force's objectiveness and forthrightness on the subject, regardless of the book's content. The letter concludes with well wishes for the success of the publication.
Unfortunately, there seems to be a fair sized 'lunatic fringe' that will never be really convinced of Air Force objectiveness and forthrightness on this subject.
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Key Persons
- Lawrence J. TackerLt. Colonel, Office of Information, United States Air Force